1990: Billy Crystal. Crystal went on to host the awards eight additional times, most recently in 2011.

1990: Billy Crystal. Crystal went on to host the awards eight additional times, most recently in 2011.

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1994: Whoopi Goldberg, who has hosted the event four times.

1994: Whoopi Goldberg, who has hosted the event four times.

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1995: David Letterman

1995: David Letterman

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2001: Steve Martin, who hosted the awards on three occasions.

2001: Steve Martin, who hosted the awards on three occasions.

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2005: Chris Rock, pictured with Ricky Martin.

2005: Chris Rock, pictured with Ricky Martin.

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2007: Ellen DeGeneres (Photo by Chris Weeks/Liaison)

2007: Ellen DeGeneres (Photo by Chris Weeks/Liaison)

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2006: Jon Stewart, who has hosted the event twice.

2006: Jon Stewart, who has hosted the event twice.

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2009: Hugh Jackman

2009: Hugh Jackman

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2010: Co-host Alec Baldwin

2010: Co-host Alec Baldwin

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2011: Co-host James Franco

2011: Co-host James Franco

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2011: Co-host Anne Hathaway

2011: Co-host Anne Hathaway

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2013: Seth MacFarlane

2013: Seth MacFarlane

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2014: Ellen DeGeneres returns to host again.

2014: Ellen DeGeneres returns to host again.

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The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday that "Family Guy" funnyman Seth MacFarlane will be hosting the Oscars next year. How will he stack up? Take a look back at hosts past.